St. Paul University Iloilo

What St. Paul University Iloilo does

St. Paul University Iloilo is a private, non-profit Catholic university located in Iloilo City, Philippines, owned and operated by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres. Founded in 1946 as a School of Nursing with 70 students, it evolved through St. Paul College of Iloilo (1975) into St. Paul University Iloilo in 2004, when CHED awarded St. Paul University System status to six tertiary schools of the congregation. The university serves students from Kindergarten through Graduate School across a six-college structure (Arts, Sciences and Education; Business and Information Technology; Nursing; HRM, Tourism and Nutrition; Rehabilitation Sciences) plus Senior High School academic tracks and TESDA-registered vocational programs.

Its core technology platforms are Fleurdelis LMS, a proprietary Learning Management System used for online course delivery, and a Student Information System (SIS) for enrollment, grades, and academic records. Supporting operations include an MIS Department, Network Administration, a library system, and an admissions portal built on Google Forms for college applications. The university holds Level III PACUCOA reaccreditation for Nursing (the first in Region VI), a legacy CHED Center of Excellence in Nursing Education designation (1996–1999), and 79th global rank in the 2025 WURI Culture/Values category.

The business model is tuition-driven with undisclosed pricing; scholarship programs (entrance scholarships for valedictorians/salutatorians; academic scholarships tied to weighted-average thresholds) provide demand-side incentives for high-performing Basic Education feeders. Go-to-market relies on an institutional website, social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), campus tours at partner schools, and a dedicated SPUI Alumni Association supporting alumni engagement. Governance is provided by SPC sisters, with the third University President (Sr. Teresita Baricaua, SPC) installed in 2022, succeeding Sr. Mila Grace Silab.

Name

St. Paul University Iloilo

Legal name

St. Paul University Iloilo

Website

https://spuiloilo.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

St. Paul University Iloilo is a private Catholic university in Iloilo City, Philippines, operated by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres. It serves students from kindergarten through graduate school across six colleges, with nursing and licensure-prep programs as its flagship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHABAG

Arts, Humanities & Creative Research Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Private Research Universities

SECONDARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Higher education
• Nursing education
• Professional licensure
• Undergraduate programs
• Vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Iloilo City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Paul University Iloilo is a private Catholic university that delivers Basic Education (Kindergarten to Junior High School), Senior High School (ABM, HUMSS, STEM), undergraduate programs across six colleges (Arts/Sciences/Education, Business/IT, Nursing, HRM/Tourism/Nutrition, Rehabilitation Sciences), Graduate School (MA/MS in Nursing), and TESDA vocational courses to students in Western Visayas, Philippines. Educational services are delivered through on-campus instruction supported by the Fleurdelis LMS and Student Information System, with the Nursing program (CHED Center of Excellence, PACUCOA Level III accredited) as its flagship offering. The university is owned and operated by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres congregation.

Product overview

St. Paul University Iloilo is a Catholic higher education institution offering a comprehensive range of educational programs across Basic Education (Kindergarten to Junior High School), Senior High School (ABM, HUMSS, STEM tracks), College (Arts & Sciences, Business & IT, Nursing, Hospitality Management/Tourism/Nutrition, Rehabilitation Sciences), Graduate School (Nursing programs), and TESDA vocational programs. The university operates supporting technology platforms including a Student Information System and Learning Management System. The institution is renowned for its nursing programs with Level III PACUCOA accreditation and consistently high licensure examination performances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Education Department (Kindergarten to Junior High School) Comprehensive basic education program covering Kindergarten, Elementary, and Junior High School levels, forming the foundational stage of Paulinian education for students in Western Visayas.
• Senior High School Program Two-year senior high school program offering academic tracks including Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM), Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), and STEM.
• College of Arts, Sciences and Education College offering undergraduate programs in Biology, Psychology, English and Theater Arts, and Mass Communication, along with Education programs (Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education).
• College of Business and Information Technology College offering business and IT undergraduate programs including BS Accountancy, BS Business Administration, and BS Information Technology.
• College of Nursing Premier nursing college offering BS Nursing, recognized as a Center of Excellence and ranked Top 5 Performing School in the Philippines, with Level III PACUCOA accreditation and 100% board passing rates.
• College of HRM, Tourism and Nutrition College offering undergraduate programs in BS Hospitality Management, BS Tourism, and BS Nutrition and Dietetics.
• College of Rehabilitation Sciences College offering BS Physical Therapy program with strong licensure examination performance, including 100% passing rates in multiple years and 50 Paulinian Physical Therapists passing in December 2023.
• Graduate School Programs Graduate programs including Master of Arts in Nursing (M.A.N.) and Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) with government recognition from CHED.
• TESDA Vocational Programs Technical-vocational education programs registered with TESDA covering Dressmaking NC2, Tailoring NC2, Cookery NC2, and Food and Beverage NC2, accepting TESDA scholars.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% passing rate in 2024 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Red River College, Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational education partnership established in 1999, with SPUI designated as Regional Center for Career Development (CCD) in the Visayas under an international education project linkage with Red River College, Winnipeg, Manitoba, via the Association of Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) funding. Initiated through St. Paul University Quezon City.
• Rotary Club of Midtown IloilominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPUIAA Officers of 2020-2022 and Rotary Club of Midtown Iloilo formally turned over handwashing stations to SPUI President Sr. Mila Silab, SPC, as part of a WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) project to ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocols on campus.
• Gyeongbuk Technical High School (South Korea)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural exchange program hosted by St. Paul University Iloilo with Gyeongbuk Technical High School from Daegu City, South Korea, from January 22-26, 2025. Students participated in cultural activities and educational exchanges.
• Kyung Hee University College of Hotel and Tourism Management (South Korea)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege of Hospitality Management, Tourism, and Nutrition and Dietetics conducted an international educational tour to South Korea (April 4-9, 2024), visiting Kyung Hee University College of Hotel and Tourism Management as part of the academic enrichment program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• University of the Philippines Visayas: State university system branch located in Iloilo offering undergraduate and graduate programs; competes with SPUI for the same Western Visayas applicants including in nursing and allied health.
• St. Paul University Quezon City: Sister institution within the St. Paul University System in Metro Manila, sharing the same SPC congregation governance, faith-based mission, and program portfolio. The most structurally comparable peer.
• University of San Agustin: Private Catholic university also located in Iloilo City, similarly offering K–12, undergraduate, and graduate programs with a comparable regional-recruitment model and faith-based mission. Directly comparable in geography, scale, and student segments.
• Central Philippine University: Private Christian (Seventh-day Adventist) university in Iloilo City offering K–12 and a comparable breadth of undergraduate and graduate programs including nursing. Directly comparable in scope, geography, and faith-affiliated mission.
• Filamer Christian University: Private Christian university in Western Visayas (Roxas City/Iloilo) with K–12 and collegiate programs including nursing and education. Comparable as a faith-based, regional Philippine university targeting similar student demographics.
• West Visayas State University: State university in Iloilo City offering K–12, undergraduate, and graduate programs including strong nursing and education offerings. Closest public-sector peer competing for the same Western Visayas student pool.
• St. Paul University Manila: Another sister institution in the St. Paul University System, based in Metro Manila, sharing SPC governance, Catholic mission, and a comparable academic program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Ateneo de Manila University: Premier private Jesuit university in Metro Manila with strong programs across business, health sciences, and humanities. Competes for top-tier applicants that SPUI also targets in Western Visayas.
• University of Santo Tomas: The Philippines' oldest and largest Catholic university in Manila; competes with SPUI at the national level for nursing students and broader Catholic-market applicants, offering a much larger portfolio and scale.
• De La Salle University: Large private Catholic university in Manila with a strong health sciences and business portfolio. Competes with SPUI for Catholic-affiliated, professionally oriented students seeking national-brand credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/spu_iloilo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=uMt6Qljiz9M
• Facebookfacebook.com/spuiloilo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/spuiloilo-edu

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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